Sweetwater Capital is pleased to offer a unique four-phase investment opportunity in Allen Ridge Community in Greenville, NC.
Phase I has 56 units, built in 2008 with 100% occupancy. All units are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with an average size of 1,200 SF.
Phase II is under development for 68 units with 48 units to be delivered in 45 days and the remaining 20 in 6 months. This Phase consists of 34 units with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 34 units with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a garage.
Phase III is fully-entitled and approved for 72 units.
Phase IV is a proposed plan for 45 duplex-style units and 160 multifamily units on 33 acres of raw land adjacent to Phase III.
Upon completion, the entire development will include duplexes, single family rentals and multifamily units.
Understanding Assumable Loans An assumable loan allows a new property buyer to inherit the seller’s loan. Essentially, when a commercial property is sold, the buyer can step into the seller’s shoes and take over the existing loan. However, it’s crucial to understand that not all loans are assumable, and many come with specific conditions for…
In today’s economic climate, navigating the commercial real estate market might seem like sailing through rough seas. With increasing borrowing costs, sluggish rent growth, and persistent inflation, many investors feel lost amidst the turbulent market waves. But even in such challenging conditions, the proper guidance can help an investor chart a successful course. Enter Sweetwater…
What Are Fannie Mae Multifamily Loans? Fannie Mae Multifamily has served as a dependable funding source for multifamily property investors for over thirty years. Leveraging Fannie Mae’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) model offers a streamlined avenue to secure financing for property acquisitions. The organization presents a range of options for apartment and multifamily financing,…
Increasing Insurance Costs Could Lead to Apartment Sales and Threaten New Construction Apartment owners have faced significant cost increases over the past year, including property taxes, utility, and labor costs, and increased insurance costs. These costs could make owning an apartment unsustainable, as some owners may be forced to sell their properties. Insurance price hikes…
A look at YTD rent growth and its implications for apartment demand Annual rent changes are a lagging indicator of current market conditions, but year-to-date (YTD) rent growth is better at understanding what’s happening at a year’s midway point. As of June 2023, YTD rents have grown 1.9% across the country, indicating strong demand. The…
FOMC Meeting Between March of 2022 and May of 2023, the Federal Reserve has raised the Federal Funds rates ten times – taking it from effectively zero to 5.00% to 5.25%. Historically this has been one of the Federal Reserve’s fastest tightening sequences. The June 14th FOMC meeting marked the first time in more than…
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Despite a lackluster investing year in 2022, almost $10 billion in new Qualified Opportunity Zone investments were made last year. This raised the total of new investments since the program began in 2017 to over $100 billion. High-net-worth investors are clearly aware of the extraordinary benefits of the existing federal OZ incentive, namely, the opportunity…
Client Spotlight: Mortgage Brokerage Since 2011, we have closed 12 loans totaling $302MM for one of our biggest clients. We are working on two more loans for this client, totaling an additional $83MM. Once these loans close, our client’s total volume with us will be $385MM. This kind of relationship would not have developed if…
We’re honored to be recognized by CoStarUS as a CoStar Power Broker Top Firm winner for 2022! CoStar analyzed and measured our firm’s transactions for 2022 against all active brokerages in our market to identify Sweetwater Capital as a CoStar Power Broker Firm Sales winner! And a big congratulations to one of our brokers, Windy…
Fayetteville, NC Multifamily Market Report 2022 Recap National interest in the Fayetteville, NC, market is on the rise as the strength of the Sun Belt continues to draw investors into the region. The increase in activity resulted in a record $621M in multifamily sales volume in 2022 – a 17% increase over 2021. Capitalization rates…
FOR SALE: Park West Apartments Park West Apartments consists of 13 buildings and 104 units, built in 1987, and currently at 98% occupancy. There are 16 one-bedroom units, and 88 two-bedroom units with an average of 894 SF. The community features a sizeable pool and lounge area, playground, laundry facilities and on-site maintenance and property…
With a recession looming, commercial real estate investors are scrambling to decide where to invest. As a sector with a strong track record even during tough economic times, self-storage might be worth considering. MJ Partners Real Estate Services notes that the self-storage industry looks to have a healthy growth trajectory thanks to factors such as…
Despite the forecasted recession, most seemed cautiously optimistic, and projections were far from dire. Our own observations of the multifamily market align with this perspective. There is still capital looking to invest in commercial real estate, and multifamily remains a front-running investment choice. The increased cost of ownership for single-family homes, coupled with a nationwide…
A new year and shifting markets – how will investors and property owners fair in 2023? Let’s take a look. Let’s start by agreeing that no one has a crystal ball that will tell them exactly what will happen in 2023. That said, we can make a few educated guesses based on historical trends and…
For the Sweetwater Investment Sales Team, it was a banner year with just over $183M in volume. In total, the team facilitated trading 1,442 doors with an average price of $127K per door. The investment sales team has been growing since its start in 2020 – and 2022 was our best year yet! Sales were…
With the stores decorated for Christmas and shoppers rushing to get last-minute stocking stuffers, it is time to take a moment and reflect on the year that was. 2022 saw the end of a pandemic and the start of a war – England said goodbye to their queen, and NASA returned to the moon. It…
THE PROPERTY A stabilized value add opportunity, the Waters Edge Town Apartments is a 30-unit townhome-style complex in Fayetteville, NC. The 2.84-acre four-building community was built in 1985 and is comprised of all two-bedroom units. Sitting along the Cliffdale Corridor, the property is conveniently located minutes from Fort Bragg, the Skibo Road economic corridor, and…
FOR SALE New ownership will acquire a well-maintained property that offers immediate organic rent growth. This investment would benefit from an interior value-add program, providing the ability to increase rental income and attract additional residents. Property website: churchstreetnc.net Click here for all listings
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$43MM Refinance at 4.015% Interest Rate for South Carolina Multifamily Asset
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Read through Jackson Howard’s responses to what 2018 holds for commercial real estate investors and lending strategies with the new year. 1. What is the biggest challenge you anticipate in 2018 as a direct lender or financial intermediary in commercial real estate? Where do you see the biggest opportunity for your company in 2018? Toward…
There is a process to use the same initial investment to build apartment communities over and over again, utilizing a refinancing strategy used by Serial Multifamily Developers. My team works closely with developers of apartment communities to obtain construction loans with banks and permanent loans through Fannie Mae and CMBS “Conduit Lenders”. Our expertise is…
Regulators, including The Federal Reserve, have put pressure on commercial banks to reduce the amount of construction loan dollars available to commercial real estate developers. Yet the demand for new construction lending remains strong. Developers want to see their visions come to fruition, thus alternative solutions are essential in order to fill this void left…
Recently, Fannie Mae announced new programs to promote green building in the multifamily industry. The Fannie Mae Green Initiative can be used to increase loan proceeds and lower the interest rate on your loan. For years green building requirements have been far too costly to be practical, but the new requirements for green designations are…
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